Tor is a wonderful host and the shophouse on Thanon Phra Sumen is nestled in a lovely part of "old town" Bangkok. Having now lived in Bangkok over 7 months and traversed quite a bit of the city I am certain that this neighborhood is one of the most interesting in this massive metropolis. I like that to get here is a bit tricky as there is no proximal MRT or BTS station. However there are tons of buses and the nearby Khlong ferry terminal at Phan Fa Leelart which is how I got back and forth to the BTS at Ratchathewi. The neighborhood has lots of nice Thai restaurants and very arty denizens. If your looking to stay in Bangkok without all the glossy, deadeyed charmless-ness of the many high rise condos that are all over BKK then I believe you couldn't do any better than Tor's place. Tor is a great host, a charming man and genuinely interested in his guests welfare. I now consider him a friend & highly recommend his place to people who are looking for an authentic introduction to BKK